Smoothstack Announces Success Of Hire-Train-Deploy Program In Increasing Economic Opportunity and Diversifying Talent Base

90% of Smoothstack HTD employees who stay 2+ years earn over $100,000 annually

85% of Smoothstack HTD employees were unemployed or underemployed previously

McLEAN, VIRGINIA — Smoothstack, the leading Hire-Train-Deploy (HTD) solution for major enterprises and federal agencies, today released new statistics highlighting the success of its HTD program in increasing economic access and diversifying a strong, qualified talent base for IT employers. Specifically, Smoothstack’s track record has proven:

• 90% of Smoothstack HTD employees who stayed with the company past year 2 are earning more than $100K
• 85% of Smoothstack HTD employees reported being unemployed or underemployed before joining the company
• 54% of current Smootstack HTD talent are people of color
• 45% of deployed Smoothstack HTD employees are based in Texas
• 91% of current Smoothstack HTD employees are deployed on client project(s)
• 88% of deployed Smoothstack employees are either converted to clients, continued their employment with Smoothstack or are currently employed at other companies in the industry.

On these numbers, Smoothstack chief executive officer John Akkara said:

“The numbers we are sharing today are undeniable indicators of the impact Smoothstack is making in workers’ lives. We are not only upending industries but creating opportunities for individuals everywhere.

“This isn’t just about upskilling; it’s about preparing individuals for the real-world projects they’ll face in their roles. We are actively democratizing access to careers in tech.”

About Smoothstack

Smoothstack, Inc. (Smoothstack) is an IT staffing solutions services provider with a unique ability to create net-new talent through its hire-train-deploy (HTD) approach. Its experienced team provides strategic consulting, project support, and talent development in the areas of Application Development, Cloud, Digital Platforms, Data Engineering & AI, and Cybersecurity to F500 companies and government agencies. With AI embedded throughout its vetting and training process, Smoothstack skills high-aptitude software engineers on leading technologies aligned to their clients’ unique tech environments. For more information visit www.smoothstack.com.